A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7592962 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 68241606 epoch_slot_no: 244806 block_no: 7592785 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 87114 time: 2022-08-06 17:44:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x940d2a1c5d7c4346aa103a50efabd903a455d6d9677435b21d1413c06ab4f931Block Operator
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